Installing A New Lighting System ?

Lighting is a major component of any project in terms of expense and effect, making the right decision on lighting is crucial.

It is important to know what factors are important in making these decision,

We have put together a quick list of things you need to look for when installing a new lighting system.

LED technology has been put to use in lighting applications for decades now, with older light sources rapidly being replaced by LED in almost every application imaginable

The cost of the new light fitting

The old adage of you get what you pay for  often applies when it comes to LED lighting, the cheapest of solutions are usually the worst,

but it’s important to make sure the solution you opt for offers good value for money.

Energy running cost of the new light fitting

The amount of energy needed to run your new light fitting is going to be a key factor. The more power needed, the more it’ll cost to run.

Quality of new light fitting

Lots of factors all make up the overall quality of a light fitting, in particular look at the life expectancy, efficacy, CCT, CRI and the quality of components.

Installation Costs

The time it takes to install your new lighting will have a big effect on the cost of the job overall, so simplicity is key, but not at the cost of safety!

Systems should be easily installable, keeping the initial costs down

Due to their long life and low maintenance requirements, the costs stay down throughout the systems entire lifetime.

Environmental factors

If the light fitting is going into an area that’s open to the elements, dirty or will likely be washed down, then you’ll need to make sure your solution has the correct IP rating.

Cost of safe disposal of old lighting

If you’re replacing an existing lighting system, you’ll need to make arrangement to have this disposed of safely and efficiently before proceeding with your new system.

We can offer advice and information on this